shares
We’ve written separately to explain what a shareholders’ agreement is and when it’s appropriate to have one in place. This article sets out some of the practicalities of setting up a shareholders’ agreement and details…
Shareholders’ rights: the basics
While shareholders collectively own a company, they do not control the day to day running of it. That’s the role of the company directors. In exchange for their investment, however, shareholders have a range of rights that…
How can a company use different share classes?
In many companies, it is appropriate – and certainly administratively easier – for all of the shares to be of the same class. This ensures that all shareholders can vote at shareholders’ meetings and share…
What investors should check for in a company’s articles of association
There can be many good reasons to invest in a company, but what safeguards will you have? Will others, perhaps with more shares or a different class of shares to you, have disproportionate levels of control or receive greater…
Dividend waiver: what you need to know
You’ve decided to share your profits with your shareholders by issuing a dividend, but what if not everyone wants to take it?…
What types of share can a company have?
Most companies only ever have one type of share (or class of share). These are commonly called ordinary shares and will be the ones the company was incorporated with. The typical rights that go with ordinary shares are:…
2024 Review
of UK Company Formations
Read our comprehensive review of UK company formations in 2023, year-on-year growth rates and breakdown by county. This detailed insight is provided in the form of easy to understand infographics available for sharing through social media and on your own website